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Eitels Towing

Heavy Wrecker Operator

Orient, OH

$26/hr

We're now hiring a Heavy Wrecker Operator at Eitels Towing Service Inc in Orient, Ohio! Perks of working a Heavy Wrecker Operator: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Life Insurance * Vision ...

GPKC LLC

Heavy Wrecker Operator

Grandview, MO · On-site

$1.9K - $3.5K/wk

Heavy Operator Responsibilities: Operates heavy wrecker recovering and towing medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Duties entail very early and late pickup and delivery times, employee is on the road an ...

GPKC LLC

Heavy Wrecker Operator

Grandview, MO · On-site

$1.9K - $3.5K/wk

Heavy Operator Responsibilities: Operates heavy wrecker recovering and towing medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Duties entail very early and late pickup and delivery times, employee is on the road an ...

JIMS AUTO SERVICE LLC

Wrecker Operator

Lake City, FL · On-site

We are seeking a Wrecker Operator to join our team! You will be responsible for safely operating a ... Safely operate a Heavy Duty Wrecker and/or a Medium Duty Roll/Wrecker * Load/unload/ Recover ...

JIMS AUTO SERVICE LLC

Wrecker Operator

Lake City, FL · On-site

We are seeking a Wrecker Operator to join our team! You will be responsible for safely operating a ... Safely operate a Heavy Duty Wrecker and/or a Medium Duty Roll/Wrecker * Load/unload/ Recover ...

JIMS AUTO SERVICE LLC

Wrecker Operator

Lake City, FL · On-site

Training & development We are seeking a Wrecker Operator to join our team! You will be responsible ... Safely operate a Heavy Duty Wrecker and/or a Medium Duty Roll/Wrecker * Load/unload/ Recover ...

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How much do hourly heavy wrecker operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly heavy wrecker operator in the United States is $24.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Heavy Wrecker Operator vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectHourly Heavy Wrecker OperatorHeavy Equipment Operator
CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), WreckMaster or similarOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentRoadside, towing yards, accident scenesConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projects
Employer & IndustryTowing companies, roadside assistance, emergency servicesConstruction firms, mining companies, heavy industry

While both roles involve operating heavy machinery, the Hourly Heavy Wrecker Operator specializes in towing and roadside recovery using wreckers, often requiring CDL licenses. Heavy Equipment Operators work with various construction and industrial machinery in different environments. The roles differ mainly in work setting and specific certifications, though both require safety training and machinery operation skills.

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Heavy Wrecker Operator

Eitels Towing

Orient, OH

$26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

We’re now hiring a Heavy Wrecker Operator at Eitels Towing Service Inc in Orient, Ohio!

Perks of working a Heavy Wrecker Operator:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Pay: Starting at $26/hour, offer dependent on experience

What are we looking for?

  • Valid Class A Driver’s License is required.
  • Safe driving record and DOT score required.
  • Travel required 95% of the time. Overnight stays may be necessary 20% of the time.

Typical day in the life as a Heavy Wrecker Operator :

  • Operates heavy duty wrecker truck (single or tandem axle).
  • Rights overturned vehicles with use of boom and/or power winch
  • Rigs various vehicles to be righted or towed using procedures.
  • Tows vehicles to designated locations.
  • Stays aware of overhead conditions during operation of truck.
  • Obeys traffic laws and follows established traffic and transportation procedures.
  • Reads maps and follows written or verbal geographic directions.
  • Plans or adjusts routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • Checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order; and reports issues to the appropriate person.
  • Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting vehicles.
  • Educates themselves on weight restrictions and distribution and stays up to date on updates regarding DOT regulations.
  • Ensures proper coupling and inspects all trailers.
  • Performs vehicle pre and post inspections.
  • Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
  • Completes inspection logs.
  • Fills truck with fuel at the end of each workday.
  • Cleans cab and beds of truck out daily.

If you feel as though you would make a great fit for this position, please submit a current resume for review

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